What color is #E79FA1?

#E79FA1 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(231, 159, 161), and in HSL hsl(358, 60%, 76%).

Is #E79FA1 accessible as text?

On white, #E79FA1 has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #E79FA1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E79FA1?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #E79FA1?

#E79FA1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DE7E4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E79FA1 below.

Is #E79FA1 good for buttons?

#E79FA1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E79FA1 — white text only reaches 2.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E79FA1 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E79FA1 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#E79FA1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E79FA1

Not just a swatch — here's how #E79FA1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E79FA1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E79FA1 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dusty Rose as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E79FA1 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E79FA1 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Dusty Rose holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #E79FA1 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dusty Rose opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #E79FA1 Secondary #F6DBDB Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E79FA1 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 72/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 67/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 64/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E79FA1 with

Pink Desert Sand Powder Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EDEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E7B39D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #E79FA1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E79FA1;
  --color-base-rgb: 231 159 161;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.3% 0.086 17.4);
  --color-50: #FCF2F3;
  --color-100: #F8DEDF;
  --color-200: #EFBEBF;
  --color-300: #DE9193;
  --color-400: #CB676B;
  --color-500: #AF4649;
  --color-600: #863C3E;
  --color-700: #602F31;
  --color-800: #3F2223;
  --color-900: #271617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF2F3',
    100: '#F8DEDF',
    200: '#EFBEBF',
    300: '#DE9193',
    400: '#CB676B',
    500: '#AF4649',
    600: '#863C3E',
    700: '#602F31',
    800: '#3F2223',
    900: '#271617',
  },
}

$base: #E79FA1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F3;
$base-100: #F8DEDF;
$base-200: #EFBEBF;
$base-300: #DE9193;
$base-400: #CB676B;
$base-500: #AF4649;
$base-600: #863C3E;
$base-700: #602F31;
$base-800: #3F2223;
$base-900: #271617;
$base-hover: #D75F63;
$base-subtle: #F5E4E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E79FA1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DEDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBEBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9193",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB676B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AF4649",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#863C3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2223",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E79FA1

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Pairs with #E79FA1

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